VERB + ACCUSATION level at, make an accusation frequently levelled at junior doctors | face Their father now faces an accusation of murder. | deny, dismiss, refute, reject | prove, support New evidence has emerged which supports the accusation against her.

ACCUSATION + VERB fly about/around There seem to be a lot of wild accusations flying around.

PREP. amid ~s He fled the country amid accusations of fraud. | ~ against You made a public accusation of misconduct against Nigel.

PHRASES bring an accusation against sb She rejected all the accusations brought against her.